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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.88, 37,258.12 and 15,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.88, 37,258.12 and 15,064 is: 20,787.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.88 : 37,258.12 = 15,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.88/37,258.12 = 15,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.88x = 37,258.12 × 15,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.88x = 561,256,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,256,319.68/26,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.36

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